Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: FOUNTAIN HILLS.ONLINE serves the entire Fountain Hills, AZ district, encompassing an area of approximately 24.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy's student population of 55 students has grown by 223% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
33%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
45%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy's ranking?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is ranked #873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
55 students attend Fountain Hills Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fountain Hills Virtual Academy students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Fountain Hills Virtual Academy offer ?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy part of?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247).
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